Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Public Statement: COVID-19
PUBLIC STATEMENT: COVID-19Last Updated: March 28, 2022 It’s with a sense of excitement, relief and trepidation that we take what may be one of our last pivots in regards to Covid-19. In light of both the gov’t of BC and AB changes to mandates and requirements, here...
Medical Coordinator (Okanagan) | Position Filled
PADS is seeking a qualified Medical Coordinator to fill a permanent, part-time position, based in the Okanagan.
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2021
PADS 2021 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven
We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.
PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
pupdates
FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Blair | May 2025
Blair had an awesome month in May. She explored the life of an AFD Dog as she tagged along for Links Team Training in Lethbridge. She got to sit in the witness box, visit people, and practice her obedience in new places. Blair loved these new experiences and showed us...
Rufous | May 2025
Rufous has been picking up sound foundations at lightning speed, and he absolutely loves it. He thinks the coolest thing about the job is that he gets to leave his bed and positions when the sounds go off, which always means that food is coming! On top of working hard...